Joseph John Guarnaccia, a lifelong resident of East Boston and one of the original members of the East Boston Athletic Board, died April 16, 2022. He was 85 years old. Mr. Guarnaccia served for 50 years on the East Boston…
Author: Cary Shuman
Friends, Family, Honor Richie ‘Hawk’ Halas on His 70th Birthday
There was a time when there were two candlepin bowling establishments in Chelsea, George Michelson’s Broadway Bowling above Slaton’s Furniture and Chet Pawlak’s Chelsea Square Alleys on Winnisimmet Street. And the king of candlepin bowling in Chelsea was Richie ‘Hawk’…
Tina Hinojosa Lauria Memorial Yoga Fundraiser at Della Russo Stadium
Family and friends participated in the Tina Hinojosa Lauria Memorial Yoga Fundraiser Saturday at Harry Della Russo Stadium in Revere. Tina died unexpectedly on Aug. 13, 2021. She was the former owner of the yoga studio, Yoga Lounge, Winthrop. Her…
Boncore will step down from State Senate position
Sen. Joseph Boncore, who has served in the First Middlesex and Suffolk District senate seat since 2016, announced last week that he will be resigning from his position. He will be submitting his official letter of resignation this week. Boncore…
NSMHA Dedicates Hanton House
In an impressive ceremony held on a picture postcard pre-summer day, the beautifully done souvenir program distributed to the guests said it very well about the outstanding contributions of Hanton to the North Suffolk Mental Health Association. The program read:…
Suffolk Downs Will Continue as a Simulcast Betting Facility in 2022
Revere Ward 3 Councillor Arthur Guinasso asked HYM founding partner and managing director Thomas O’Brien a question that has been on the mind of horse racing fans for quite some time. “How long is Suffolk Downs going to be able…
Eastie Resident Nick Raccuia Starts Brownie Company for Ketogenic Lifestyles
East Boston resident Nick Raccuia is on a mission to develop high quality and great tasting snacks for Ketogenic and low-carb diets. And he is well on his way to reaching that goal, having founded KetoBrownie, a Boston-based nutrition company.…
East Boston Little League on Schedule for its Start to the 2021 Season
East Boston Little League, under the direction of President Chucky Cassaro and his long-time friend and colleague, local dentist Dr. Robert Gilbride, somehow guided baseball players through two separate seasons during the coronavirus last year. After a delayed return in…
Fall Baseball a Success in East Boston: Cassaro Says New League Will Return in 2021
More than 125 baseball players competed in the East Boston Little League Fall League and League President Chuckie Cassaro couldn’t be happier with the inaugural season. East Boston Little League had started its regular season late due to COVID-19. When…
The Platters Light Up Boston: Legendary Group Films “Twilight Time” Video in Eastie
The world-famous vocal group, The Platters®, used one of the most picturesque views of the Boston skyline to record a music video for the Disney+ series “WandaVision.” The four current members of the legendary group that was founded by Rock…